1 Minute Walk from Animate Ikebukuro! First Gratte Independent Store Opens July 17!
Animate will open its first independent Gratte store, 'Animate Gratte Animate-dori', on July 17, 2026, just a one-minute walk from its Ikebukuro flagship. The store will offer character-printed drinks and cookies, along with exclusive merchandise.
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Animate Co., Ltd. will open 'Animate Gratte Animate-dori' on July 17, 2026. This will be the first independent Gratte store in Animate's history. The new store is located on the street commonly known as 'Animate-dori' in Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-chome. It is highly accessible, being a one-minute walk from the Animate Ikebukuro flagship store and five minutes from Ikebukuro Station. Inside the store, customers can order 'Gratte' (patented), which are graphic lattes with characters printed on the cream, as well as icing cookies using the same illustrations. Graphic ice cream, which will be available at only three locations in Tokyo, will also be offered. Additionally, the store plans to sell merchandise related to Gratte collaboration works.
FAQ
Why is Ikebukuro considered a hub for anime culture?
It hosts the Animate flagship store and a high concentration of anime-related shops and events.